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GlideAjax API

Quick answer

GlideAjax lets a client script call a server-side Script Include (extending AbstractAjaxProcessor).

Key takeaways

Client side
Server side (Script Include)

GlideAjax lets a client script call a server-side Script Include (extending AbstractAjaxProcessor).

Client side

var ga = new GlideAjax('MyUtils');
ga.addParam('sysparm_name', 'getManager');
ga.addParam('sysparm_user', g_form.getValue('caller_id'));
ga.getXMLAnswer(function (answer) {
  g_form.setValue('u_manager', answer);
});

Server side (Script Include)

var MyUtils = Class.create();
MyUtils.prototype = Object.extendsObject(AbstractAjaxProcessor, {
  getManager: function () {
    return 'sys_id_here';
  },
  type: 'MyUtils'
});

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Check your understanding

GlideAjax calls what on the server?
- A. A Script Include
- B. A business rule
- C. A UI policy
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A. A Script Include
It invokes a Script Include method.
What must the Script Include extend?
- A. AbstractAjaxProcessor
- B. GlideRecord
- C. GlideForm
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A. AbstractAjaxProcessor
Client-callable includes extend AbstractAjaxProcessor.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term GlideAjax API refer to in ServiceNow?

GlideAjax lets a client script call a server-side Script Include (extending AbstractAjaxProcessor).